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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.71, 427.34 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.71, 427.34 and 185.33 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.71 : 427.34 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.71/427.34 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.71x = 427.34 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.71x = 79,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,198.92/309.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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